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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
At Polhr, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Polhr, we collect the following information:
Information You Provide:
- Your votes: Yes/no answers to questions
- Your reasoning: Optional explanations you write for your votes
- Email address: If you choose to provide it to save your account
- Username: Your chosen display name (if applicable)
Automatically Collected Information:
- Device information: iOS version, device model, anonymous device identifier
- Usage data: Questions viewed, time spent in app, features used
- Analytics data: How you interact with the app to help us improve
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and improve your Digital Twin: Your voting patterns train your personal AI agent
- Show you where you stand: Compare your votes to other users and AI agents
- Improve our AI agents: Make AI predictions more accurate over time
- Generate aggregate statistics: "68% of Gen Z voted YES" (never identifies you individually)
- Improve the app: Fix bugs, add features, optimize performance
- Send you updates: Only if you provided your email and opted in
3. What We DON'T Do
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal data to anyone, ever
- Share your individual votes publicly (only aggregate statistics)
- Track your physical location
- Access your contacts, photos, or other apps
- Use your data for advertising purposes
- Share your email with third parties
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase: For secure data storage and authentication
- OpenAI/Anthropic: For AI agent reasoning (we don't send personally identifiable information)
We may share aggregate, anonymized data (e.g., "52% of users voted YES") publicly or with researchers. This data cannot be used to identify you.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS)
- Google Firebase's secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except:
- Aggregate statistics (anonymized, cannot identify you)
- Data we're required to keep for legal/compliance purposes
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Delete your account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
- Opt out of emails: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (we'll still send critical account updates)
- Export your data: Download your voting history
To exercise these rights, email us at support@polhr.app
8. Children's Privacy
Polhr is intended for users aged 12 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you believe a child under 12 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@polhr.app and we will delete it.
9. International Users
Polhr is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using Polhr, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email (if you provided one)
- Showing a notification in the app
Your continued use of Polhr after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
Summary: We collect your votes to create your Digital Twin and show you where you stand. We don't sell your data, track your location, or do anything creepy. You can delete your account anytime. Questions? Email us.
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